A momentous shift is underway in Olympia, Washington. The City Council’s recent vote to decriminalize entheogen-related activities marks a profound recognition of the community's growing desire for alternative healing and consciousness-expanding modalities. This historic decision is a reflection of a collective awakening that is unfolding not only in Olympia but across the world—a call to heal from within by embracing the wisdom of nature and fostering unity in our communities.
The resolution covers the decriminalization of plant-based and fungi entheogens, including ayahuasca, mescaline, iboga, and psilocybin mushrooms. By supporting these healing modalities, Olympia has taken a courageous step toward addressing the mental health crisis that has gripped society for too long. With 20% of the population affected by mental health disorders and deep-rooted addictions plaguing many, the Council’s decision offers a new pathway to healing—a pathway that honors both ancient wisdom and modern understanding.
This resolution goes beyond decriminalization; it provides a framework for the cultivation and use of entheogens for religious, spiritual, and personal growth practices. Iboga, for example, has shown remarkable success rates in treating addiction. Yet, until now, people had to travel to distant lands like Mexico or Costa Rica to access these transformative experiences. Why should veterans, seeking healing from trauma, have to journey across borders for a psilocybin retreat? Olympia’s decision helps bring these opportunities closer to home, sparking a potential shift in how we approach healing and mental well-being.
The exploration of consciousness through entheogenic experiences has consistently shown to deepen self-awareness, improve mental health, and cultivate a sense of unity, love, peace, and joy. When integrated into a supportive community—whether through friends, therapists, or facilitated group experiences—these practices can elevate collective consciousness and inspire solutions that resonate at a higher frequency than the problems that created them. Olympia’s resolution is history in the making, demonstrating how a city can unite to rise up to the challenge and listen to the solutions its community offers.
This movement toward healing and consciousness expansion aligns beautifully with the teachings found in David R. Hawkins’ book, The Eye of the I: From Which Nothing Is Hidden. Hawkins invites us to explore the deeper layers of human consciousness and our relationship to the whole of humanity. He writes, “To own oneself completely is to own all of humanity. The Self is the same Self in all, and society represents the collective ego. To look at all mankind in its totality throughout history takes us through the Scale of Consciousness. When we look at man, it brings on grief, sadness, hopelessness, depression, guilt, remorse, or regret. We see man as being miserable, evil, hopeless, tragic, and frightening. We feel anger at what has transpired in the past. In Courage, we see that change for the better is feasible. We stop blaming, hating, and fearing, and lift ourselves out of victimhood, weakness, and apathy, and strive to make the world better. We give up self-blame and self-pity and affirm the power within us.”
Hawkins’ words remind us that healing and transformation are possible when we approach life with courage and compassion. By recognizing the ignorance that has perpetuated suffering, we can recontextualize our relationship to the whole of humanity and embrace a future of unity and love. Humanity’s consciousness level, once mired in darkness, has steadily risen. And now, at a calibration level of 207, the future of mankind promises to be brighter than the past.
Olympia’s resolution is a testament to this shift in consciousness. It is a recognition of free will in alignment with spiritual development, a step toward healing, and a celebration of the interconnectedness of all life. As we look around, we see countless examples of unity in our communities. The Council’s unanimous decision to pass this resolution reflects a growing tide of consciousness—a movement that acknowledges the power of collective solutions and honors the sacredness of the human spirit.
This journey toward higher consciousness is one that we walk together, even as we traverse different paths. It is a journey that requires courage, compassion, and a willingness to embrace change. Olympia’s example serves as a beacon of hope, showing us that by listening to our communities and embracing alternative pathways to healing, we can create a future that honors life, love, and unity for all.
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